Top 5 Landscapes in Tierra Del Fuego

July 10, 2017

Vast openness. Dramatic Andes Mountains. Wildlife rich waters. Known as ‘The End of the World’, Tierra Del Fuego offers visitors an array of landscapes. R2R Travel Consultant, Wes Perry recently traveled to Tierra del Fuego for Adventure Week with the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Here are his picks for Tierra del Fuego’s Top 5 Landscapes […]

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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permits Double in Price

May 18, 2017

Effective immediately, gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda have increased to a cost of $1500 per trek. The price increase will not affect permits that have already been purchased. Mountain gorillas are an endangered species with population estimates at about 880 individuals. More than 60% of mountain gorillas inhabit Rwanda. Recent conservation efforts have resulted in […]

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Boost for Uganda’s Mountain Gorilla

February 26, 2017

In November 2016, The Uganda Wildlife Authority discovered three newborn mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. With a population of around 880 left in the world, and about half located in Uganda, mountain gorillas are one of the world’s most endangered species. A spike in recent births is welcome news to conservationists. Several factors […]

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